Binding question,,,if anyone has a moment

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07-20-2011, 07:34 PM

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Bonbonary

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I always thought it put less stress on the seam & would not pull apart as easily. BUT... As they say, "There are no quilt police. Do what works for you!"

07-20-2011, 07:45 PM

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deedum

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ok, I got the binding on tonite, thanks everyone for your help. I just got to finish hand sewing the back then I can post a pic for you to see. I actually think it turned out nice considering it isn't my usual binding. Maybe that is a good thing!

07-20-2011, 07:49 PM

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deedum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by suern3

What model is your Singer avatar? I just bought one last week-end that looks very similar, although, I guess they all lookk similar from a distance! Mine is a 99, paid 50$ for her. She has been well used! A few little marks and blemishes, kind of like me:)

It is a singer 15, my dh bought me in 1975 for $20. I have quilted 4 full size quilts on it since March and a lap quilt and a baby quilt. She is my work horse, I call her "Tilly". I have a 99k too,her name is Annabella & looks much the same only she is much smaller than Tilly, but quite powerful and just purrs!

07-20-2011, 08:19 PM

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alikat110

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Originally Posted by amma

There is less bulk to work with, but you can press the seams open, to reduce it a bit :D:D:D

Exactly!

07-21-2011, 03:28 AM

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Paula Fullager

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The seam is less bulky.

07-21-2011, 03:41 AM

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ga447

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I am so glad you asked this question, sometimes I have cut a straight seam on my charity quilts and I was thinking am I doing something wrong...it worked. I try to do the diagonal more often now.

07-21-2011, 03:43 AM

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Lindsey

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If you don't have enough fabric don't do it on an angle. However it is much less bulk when attaching the binding doing it on an angle. No quilt police here.